Apple Cuts China App Store Fee to 25% While iPhone Sales Jump 23%
Apple will reduce its standard App Store commission in mainland China from 30% to 25% effective March 15 after meetings with Chinese regulators. The iPhone maker also recorded a 23% increase in smartphone sales in China during the first nine weeks of 2026 and reported $34.4 billion in semiconductor-related revenue in 2025.
1. App Store Fee Reduction
Apple announced its standard commission on in-app purchases in mainland China will fall from 30% to 25% starting March 15. The adjustment follows high-level discussions with regulators and aims to ease scrutiny over its App Store practices while maintaining revenue in a key market.
2. Chinese Sales and Semiconductor Revenue
iPhone sales in China rose 23% in the first nine weeks of 2026 despite a 4% market downturn, underscoring strong brand demand. Separately, Apple generated $34.4 billion in semiconductor-related sales in 2025, reflecting its growing chip business within a global market driven by AI demand.